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Review

2007
Honda
Odyssey Review

Has all the class bases covered to a near-perfect degree.

Reviewed by Automotive on
6/26/2007

Overview

Released in North America during the mid-1990s, the Honda Odyssey was a strong contender in Japan and Europe, but was slower in getting attention in the U.S. However, the Honda Odyssey is one of the best minivan deals on the market. Though considered pricier than some of its competitors, the 2007 Honda Odyssey gives consumers lots of interior space, seats up to eight passengers, provides confident handling, ample conveniences throughout, and of course, safety features galore.

What's New

Exterior

In terms of a minivan’s exterior design, simple is probably best; and while the folks at Honda have certainly kept its 2007 Odyssey as such, they’ve bulked out its width by adding a few inches. Refined, sleek, and sophisticated without shattering the mold, sums up the 2007 Honda Odyssey.

Interior

Whatever impressions the exterior communicates, the 2007 Honda Odyssey makes up for it with its interior qualities such as total passenger capacity of eight, an optional seat that transforms into a serving tray that can further convert in a rotating Lazy Susan, removable second center console, and two captain seats that can be separated and rejoined to form a bench in the Touring model only. Ninety one cubic feet of space is ready for use behind the second row seats, and in case you need more, fold them down to get 56 more cubic feet. All trims offer on-board amenities as both standard and optional: cruise control, keyless entry, CD changer, climate control, heated seats, a moonroof, DVD navigation system, rear view safety camera, satellite radio, and a power lift gate.

Performance & Handling

Powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 capable of delivering 244 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque, the 2007 Honda Odyssey provides the car-like driving experience that the public has come to expect from their minivans. Good acceleration, a high-vantage driver seating area, controlled turning radius, and nimble handling all add up to a vehicle that, despite its bulkiness, has a smooth and confident command of the road.